Vulnerability Description
The iwgif_read_image function in imagew-gif.c in libimageworsener.a in ImageWorsener 1.3.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (divide-by-zero error and application crash) via a crafted file.
CVSS Score
5.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Entropymine | Imageworsener | 1.3.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/04/17/imageworsener-divide-by-zero-in-iwgif_reExploitPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/jsummers/imageworsener/commit/ca3356eb49fee03e2eaf6b6aff82698PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/jsummers/imageworsener/issues/15Issue TrackingPatchVendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201706-06Third Party Advisory
- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/04/17/imageworsener-divide-by-zero-in-iwgif_reExploitPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/jsummers/imageworsener/commit/ca3356eb49fee03e2eaf6b6aff82698PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/jsummers/imageworsener/issues/15Issue TrackingPatchVendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201706-06Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-7962?
CVE-2017-7962 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). The iwgif_read_image function in imagew-gif.c in libimageworsener.a in ImageWorsener 1.3.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (divide-by-zero error and application crash) via a craft...
How severe is CVE-2017-7962?
CVE-2017-7962 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-7962?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Entropymine Imageworsener.